The steepest passenger railway in the world isn’t hiding in the Swiss Alps. it’s right here in Chattanooga, climbing straight ...

"Angels Flight" is a nostalgic reflection on a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles, which has served over 150 million passengers since its inception. The film captures the essence of Bunker ...

Gelmerbahn in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, is the steepest funicular in Europe. It has an inclination of up to 106% and a 1,028m (3,373ft) long track. It takes you to the Gelmer Valley 1860m ...

To celebrate its reopening in August, let’s take a look at a few famous funicular railways, beginning with a definition. [2] The word is derived from the Latin funiculus, meaning “rope” or ...

The UK's highest railway is due to return to service later following an extensive programme of work. The Cairngorm funicular ...

The Cairngorm Mountain Railway, which climbs to 1,097m above sea level, has officially reopened after years of delays and costly repairs. The funicular, located near Aviemore in the Scottish ...

The North American Railway Foundation contributed $75,000 to the funicular repairs. The museum raised funds toward the remaining costs. “The timeline was less than ideal,” DeFrancesco said.

Angels Flight has become a symbol of downtown Los Angeles renewal. It connects the historic Grand Central Market with the ...